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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.81, 4,196.82 and 1,862.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.81, 4,196.82 and 1,862.53 is: 2,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.81 : 4,196.82 = 1,862.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.81/4,196.82 = 1,862.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.81x = 4,196.82 × 1,862.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.81x = 7,816,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,703.15/3,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.60

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